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July 7th 2005 London Bombings

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Times: A leaked four-page report by the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), which oversees all spying, is the first definitive evidence that the intelligence services expected terrorists to strike at the Underground.

It stated: "The UK and its interests remain high in Al-Qaeda's priorities . . . Plans have been considered to attack Heathrow, the London Underground and other targets."

Times: The new evidence shows MI5 monitored Khan when he met suspects allegedly planning another, separate attack; that he had knowledge of the "late-stage discussions" of this plot; and that he was recorded having discussions with them about making a bomb and leaving the country. He was also recorded talking about his plans to wage jihad - holy war - and go to Al-Qaeda terrorist camps abroad.

If this is true then serious questions need to be asked to find out why MI5 did not perceive Khan as a threat and continue the surveillance. Why have MI5 seemingly withheld crucial information from the government and the public?

AP:
Just before the blasts, Scotland Yard called the security officer at the Israeli Embassy to say they had received warnings of possible attacks, the official said. (Police later denied any warning was given)

One under-reported story surrounding 7/7 seriously suggests that people made money through selling the pound short in the days prior to the bombings.see here

It was noted early on that Khan had been under surveillance by MI5 due to an investigation in 2004. In December Charles Clarke stated that secret intelligence on the bombers may be released. Days later it became relatively clear that MI5 were now admitting to having Tanweer and Khan under surveillance pre 7/7. This is perhaps what the French were referring to from the beginning. see below

Unconfirmed security sources have spoken of all four bombers being tracked by field agents prior to 7/7. Unconfirmed sources have also stated that Khan had been involved in terrorism as far back as 2001.